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New-York, February 20tli, 1861. 
Sir: 

The " Union Lincoln Association " of the State of New-York, com- 
mend the enclosed circidar as an evidence of carl)/ action on the part of the 
friends of Mr. CHASE. 

The circular gives evidence of a determination to take the Field with- 
out delav. 



Washington, D, C, February, 1864. 
Sir : 

'■' Tlic movements recently made tl)roughout the country, to sefeure the re-nomination of President Lincoln, 

rer.dgr Uj-'-.e ary some counte-rai-tion on the parr of those unconditional friends of the Union, who differ from 
the policy oi his administration. 

So long as no efforts were made to forestall the political action of the people, it was both wise and 
patriotic for all true friends of the Government to devote their influence to the suppression of the rebellion. 
But when it becomes evident that party machinery and ofBcial influence are being used to secure the perpetu- 
ation of the present administration, those who conscientiously believe that the interests of the country and of 
freedom demand a change in favor of vigor, and purity and nationality, have no choice but to appeal at once 
to the people, before it shall be too late to secure a f;iir discussion of principles. 

Those in behalf of whom this communication is made, have thoughtfully surveyed the political field, 
and have arrived at the following conclusions : ' 

1. That, even were the re-election of Mr. Lincoln desirable, it is practically impossible against the union 
of influences which will oppose him. 

2. That, should he be re-elected, his manifest tendency towards compromises and temporary expedients 
of policy will become stronger during a second term than it has been in the first, and the cause of human 
liberty and the dignity ami honor of the nation, suffer proportionately ; while the war may continue to lano-ui.sh 
during his whole administration, till the public debt shall become a burden too great to be borne. 

3. That the patronage of the Government, through the necessities of the war, has been so rapidly in- 
creased, and to such an enormous extent, and so loosely placed, as to render the application of the " one-term 
principle" absolutely essential to the certain safety of our Republican Institutions. 

4. That we find imited in Hon. SALMON P. CHASE more of the qualities needed in a President du- 
ring the next four years, than are combined in any other available candidate ; his record, clear and unim- 
peachable, showing hiju to be a statesman of rare ability, and an administrator of the very highest order, while 
his private character furnishes the sure.st obtainable guaranty uf economy and purity iii the man;ig(!niout .ol' 
public affairs. 

5. _ That the discussion of the Presidential question, already commenced by the friends of Mr. Lincoln, 
has developed a popularity and strength in Mr. CHASE, unexpected even to his warmest admirers; and while 
we areaware that this strength is at present unorganized and no condition to manifest its real magnitude, we 
are .satisfied that it only needs systematic and faithful efl'ort, to develop it to an extent sufficient to overcome all 
opposing obstacles. 

For these reasons, the friends of Mr. CHASE have determined on measures which shall present his claims 
fairly and at once to the country. A Central Organization has been effected, which already has its connections 
in all the States, and the object of which is to enable his friends everywhere, ujost effectually to promote his 
elevation to the Presidency. We wish the hearty co-operation of all those in favor of the speedy restoration of 
the Union upon the basis of universal freedom, and who desire an administration of the Government durino- the 
first period of its new life, which shall, to the fullest extent, develop the capacity of free institutions, enlarge the 
resources of the country, diminish the burdens of taxation, elevate the standard of public and private morality, 
vindicate the honor of the Republic before the world, and, in all things, make our American nationality the 
fairest example for imitation which human progress has ever achieved. 

If these objects meet your approval, you can render efficient aid by exerting yourself at once to organize 
your section of the country, and by corresponding with the Chairman of the National Executive Committee, for 
the purpose either of receiving or imparting information. 

•.-■ Very respectfully, 

S. C. POMEROy. 

Cka-'riiian jVationnl Executhe Committee. 



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